In Sermon Illustrations: "I Am The Way"

I Account That One Of The Greatest ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I account that one of the greatest demonstrations of real friendship, that a friend can really endeavor to have his friend ...read more

Tags: Compassion

I Hate Horsesthey Are Uncomfortable In The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

I hate horsesthey are uncomfortable in the middle and ...read more

Tags: Animals

I Venture To Suggest That Patriotism Is Not ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I venture to suggest that patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil ...read more

Tags: Patriotism

I Will Forget The Happenings Of The Day That Is ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I will forget the happenings of the day that is gone, where they were good or bad, and greet the new sun with confidence ...read more

Tags: Present

I Believe, Absolutely, That Truth Is The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I believe, absolutely, that truth is the strongest and most powerful weapon a man can use, whether he is ...read more

Tags: Truth

I Was No Longer The Dirty American

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

I was no longer the Dirty American I read a story the other day on the Internet by a missionary to India named Doug Nichols. Nichols was serving as a missionary in India when a bout with tuberculosis landed him in a public hospital for a spell. It wasn’t like hospitals here. It was a big ward ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness General

There Was A Lady That I Knew That Really Was ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

There was a lady that I knew that really was good to me, her name was Bonnie. She was a godly woman and during the time I knew her she was very dear to me. For some reason her name kept coming to mind one week. I planned to write her a card and express to her my appreciation to her. Well, like many ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness General

Can I Hug You?

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

I heard a story about a father who told his son when he reached 12 years old that he would only shake hands with him from now on. Finally, some 20 or 25 years later the son, now a grown man, said, “Dad can I hug you?” And the son and ...read more

Tags: People In The Gospel

If I Didn't Hope

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

I wouldn’t go fishing if I didn’t HOPE to catch something or if I didn’t think I would catch something. I wouldn’t spend long hours preparing sermons if I didn’t HOPE to get some results from some people. And I guess I wouldn’t go to church if I didn’t HOPE to gain something. Perhaps that’s ...read more

Tags: Easter Resurrection

How I Want To Go  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

How I want to go An old preacher was dying. He sent a message for his Doctor and his Lawyer, both church members, to come to his home. When they arrived, they were ushered up to his bedroom. As they entered the room, the preacher held out his hands and motioned for them to sit on each side of the ...read more

Tags: Faith

I Received This Email In Response To The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

I received this email in response to the Virginia Tech shooting. It’s from the WorldNetDaily. Speakers at the Virginia Tech convocation yesterday called on Allah and Buddha in their efforts to minister to the survivors, family and friends of victims of the shooting massacre at the school – but ...read more

Tags: Satan

When I Grow Up

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 26, 2023

A photographer was snapping pictures of first graders at an elementary school, making small talk to put his subjects at ease. “What are you going to be when you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3, Ecclesiastes 2:17, Matthew 11:28-30

Tags: Rest, Stress, Responsibility, Work, Busyness, Weariness  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Just Cried With Her

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Feb 23, 2024

I Just Cried With Her A little girl came home and told her mom that her best friend's grandma had died over the weekend. Her mom said, "That's so sad." The little girl said, "Yes it was Mommy. She just sat in her chair and cried and cried." ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Tags: Compassion, Friendship, Tears, Friends, Burdens, Children  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Know?

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 22, 2025

[Australian joke] Ricky decides to go back home to Melbourne so he calls Qantas Airlines to book his flight. The operator asks him, 'How many people are flying with you?' Ricky ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-13

Tags: Communication, Honesty, Confusion, Misunderstanding, Dual Meaning  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Want To Build A Bridge

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 28, 2026

I WANT TO BUILD A BRIDGE! The parents had died and left the farm to their two sons. The farm was divided by a creek. There was deep, hard feelings between the two brothers. They had not spoken to each other in several years. They went to the same church but they would not talk or even look at each ...read more

Scripture: John 15:14, Matthew 1:23

Tags: Bridge, Build

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I’m The Son Of A King!

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Apr 17, 2026

There was a guy named Billy Bray who lived in Cornwall, England, back in the 1800s. He was a tin miner. And if you’re not familiar with that particular career path, it did not come with stock options or a dental plan. Billy was poor. Not “I’m watching my budget this month” poor. He was genuinely, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9, James 2:5

Tags: Joy, Identity

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Was Just Watching The Movie,

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2009

I was just watching the movie, “Chicken Run” the other night. In the movie, the rooster, played by Mel Gibson has convinced two rats who scrounge for things to get them what they need to help the chickens escape the chicken farm. The rats had been demanding eggs, but the hens had refused. But ...read more

Tags: Lies

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Remember The Monarchy's Coronations And ...

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 23, 2009

I remember the monarchy’s coronations and highlights of marriages and awards. Images of rows of royal guards in their red and black, white horses and gloss black carriages, gold crowns and silk, velvety robes. As the pomp and ceremony captivate our eyes we hear Jesus saying, “Not even the queen, ...read more

Tags: Spirit, Miscellaneous

Denomination: Salvation Army

Hey, I Can Hear ...

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 2, 2009

"Hey, I can hear you!" The other day, Susan and I were eating out and some guys at a nearby table were talking about some of their experiences with women. They were getting louder and louder, and it seemed like they were trying to one-up each other with who could say the most inappropriate thing. ...read more

Tags: God's Omniscience, Prayer Persistence

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lord, I'm So ...

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Nov 2, 2009

"Lord, I’m so discouraged I don’t know what to do. I have so many burdens, And I gave them all to you. But you didn’t take them, Jesus. Will you tell me why that’s so?" "The answer’s simply, Little ...read more

Tags: Disappointment

Denomination: Baptist